How to Reduce Sails While Sailboating

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Tip 1 - Sail Adjustments for Strong Winds

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kevin Muhm | permalink

Learn what sail adjustments to make on a sailboat when the wind gets stronger to reduce heeling and weather helm and maintain control of the boat.

For further reading: http://sailing.about.com/od/learntosail/a/Sail-Adjustments-For-Strong-Winds.htm ^[1]

Tip 2 - Sailing Under Control

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Benji 15 | permalink

Sailing offshore safely requires the ability to quickly and easily shift gearsSafety at se Merlot,Technique
Tags: Technique,Move the jib fairlead aft to open the upper leech,Ease the jib sheet.,Move the mainsail traveler car down to leeward.,Ease the mainsheet, adding twist to the upper main,Flatten the mainsail and jib with increased backst,Pull the mainsail draft f

For further reading: http://sailingmagazine.net/article-permalink-591.html ^[2]